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Convicted rapist sentenced to 40 years in Montana State Prison
A man whose rape of a teenager came to light when someone working on his laptop found video evidence of the crime …
News Now: This week's Northwest Montana headlines
Daily Inter Lake reporter Taylor Inman goes over some of the week’s biggest headlines.
Scientist unlocks mystery of nutrient surge in Lake McDonald
In 2018 the water quality in Glacier National Park’s Lake McDonald had scientists concerned.
Supreme Court allows cities to enforce bans on homeless people sleeping outside
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court decided on Friday that cities can enforce bans on homeless people sleeping outdoors, even in West Coast areas where shelter…
A halting Biden tries to confront Trump at debate but sparks Democratic anxiety about his candidacy
A raspy and sometimes halting President Joe Biden tried repeatedly to confront Donald Trump in their first debate ahead of the November election, as his Republ…
Law roundup: Beware of online strangers asking for money
The rapid souring of an online relationship left a resident turning to the Kalispell Police Department for help. They told officers that they met a woman online and had sent them money, but now she was demanding mo…
County preliminary budget keeps property taxes flat
Flathead County commissioners on Thursday approved a preliminary budget for fiscal year 2025 that keeps county taxes even.
Kalispell native serves as a member of U.S. Navy’s submarine force
Senior Chief Petty Officer Nathaniel Faerber, a native of Kalispell serves the U.S. Navy assigned to Trident Training Facility (TTF) Bangor at Naval Base Kitsa…
Logan Health Children’s celebrates fifth anniversary
Logan Health Children’s is hosting a celebration on July 1 to mark the fifth anniversary of the hospital’s opening.
Whitefish School District outlines academic and athletic bond requests
Over the last decade the Whitefish School District has grown by 2.17% while Whitefish High School has grown by 2.74%. The 2023-24 school year was no exception …
Authorities in Lincoln County searching Kootenai River for missing woman
Authorities in Lincoln County are searching the Kootenai River for a missing kayaker.
Fugitive from North Carolina dies while fleeing Sheriff’s deputies
Authorities say they pulled the body of a North Carolina fugitive wanted on multiple felony charges from the Flathead River near the Blankenship Bridge earlier…
Multiple motor vehicle accidents snarl traffic in Glacier National Park
Multiple motor vehicle accidents in Glacier National Park late Wednesday afternoon led to congestion and the closure of Going-to-the-Sun Road to traffic, offic…
Maui officials highlight steps toward rebuilding as 1-year mark of deadly wildfire approaches
LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — Nearly a year after wind-whipped flames raced through Kim Ball's Hawaii community, the empty lot where his house once stood is a symbol …
The Supreme Court allows emergency abortions in Idaho for now in a limited ruling
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court cleared the way Thursday for Idaho hospitals to provide emergency abortions for now in a procedural ruling that left key qu…
Kalispell Public Schools gets grant to help homeless students
Kalispell Public Schools is the recipient of a $98,000 grant to identify and help homeless students stay on track in their education.